You do not need to fill up a space with lots of furniture. Spend more of your budget on fewer but better quality pieces, and your room will look better than if it is stuffed to the gills with flea market finds. The high backed chairs shown here, for example, stand out because they do not have to fight for attention. Hang artwork at the right height.

Red lips can be your best accessory, especially if you are wearing all black. You have to be confident to do it and have the right shade of red for your skintone. You know how sometimes you can just look at a room and know that something is missing? All the components of a complete design are there, color scheme, furniture, décor items, but the entire room just feels a little flat.